World first in Lochem: first residential area to replace natural gas with hydrogen

In a residential area in Lochem in Gelderland, a three-year pilot has started in which natural gas is replaced by hydrogen gas. This will examine whether the existing natural gas network is also suitable for transporting the more sustainable hydrogen. It concerns twelve ‘monumental houses’ in the Berkeloord residential area that have been subjected to a ‘technical inspection’ so that the chance of success is the highest, according to the energy company Alliander, which is responsible for the pilot. This can be especially a breakthrough…